Survey results for combined senior center are positive

The survey says… ‘yes.? The Older Persons Task Force, consisting of representatives from Addison, Orion and Oxford townships, were charged with looking into the feasiblity of a combined senior center for the three communities, and it now appears they have an answer. Surveys were dropped off at random throughout the three townships, over the course […]

Crossroads teen leads police on chase

A 16-year-old boy from Auburn Hills led Oakland County Sheriff’s Department deputies on a wild ride on the morning of June 9, before crashing into a tree on East Clarkston Road. According to an OCSD report, the boy was attempting to pick up his paycheck from the Burger King on Lapeer Road, after he ran […]

Say what?—LOHS forensics sends four to state competition

For many, the thought of a public speaking competition is downright frightening. But for the forensics team at Lake Orion High School, they can’t get enough of it. ‘This is a very individual activity,? said coach Rob Middleton. ‘They come to work with the coaching staff on an individual basis.? Middleton and his wife Melissa […]

Dutton PUD gets township’s go ahead

Two restaurants, a bank and a hotel are on course to become part of the new gateway into Orion Township, in the area of M-24, Dutton and Brown Roads. The proposed nine-acre development got the go ahead for conceptual site plan approval from the Orion Township Board at their June 5 meeting. The nine acres […]

Dragons capitalize on mistakes, roll on to regional title

Motown music legend Barrett Strong once sang that ‘the best things in life are free.? Perhaps that song, ‘Money,? was played on the Lake Orion High School varsity baseball team’s bus, on their way to winning a Regional Championship at Chippewa Valley High School on June10. The Dragons were issued a total of 20 free […]

Oakland FC Dragons Soccer program continues to grow

As the coach of the freshman boys soccer team at Lake Orion High School two years ago, Matt Paukovits saw a need for a better developmental system for young players in the community. So, with 23 years of coaching experience under his belt, Paukovits did something few others with his credentials would do: he started […]

Final farewell

Students, staff and a sea of friends and family filled the pavilion at Meadow Brook Music Festival on June 2, for the last time the Lake Orion High School graduation ceremony will be held there. Starting in 2007, LOHS will hold its graduation at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights, due to space constraints at Meadow […]

Steering group tackles M-24

Perhaps you’ve noticed those ‘tubes? out on Lapeer Road in recent weeks. They are among many things being used to collect traffic data by the M-24 Access Management Study. A steering committee, made up of officials from across the M-24 corridor, will also help in addressing issues facing the Orion Township’s most-used road. The committee […]

Fire claims a home on Heights Road

Orion Township firefighters battled a pair of house fires last week, with one claiming a home on Heights Road. The department responded to the report of a house fire on Pine Lake Lane, located off of Indianwood Road, at about 6 p.m. on May 31. That fire originated in a home office/basement area, according to […]

Fireworks fundraising starts final push

As one of the largest and most well-attended fireworks shows in the area, the Lake Orion Fireworks have earned their reputation as a spectacular show. But to continue the tradition, the Lake Orion Fireworks Association needs the help of the public. Carl Cyrowski of the LOFA said most of the fundraising for the show comes […]